There is big news today! I am extremely pleased to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Schreyer have pledged an additional $25 million to the Schreyer Honors College to support scholarships and student and faculty programs.

When the Schreyers’ endowed the college in 1997 with a $30 million gift they recognized the importance of providing outstanding Penn State students the opportunity to excel academically and develop as the world leaders of tomorrow. This generous addition to their endowment will enable us to build upon that vision, expanding our programming, integrating questions of ethical concerns into the entire Schreyer Honors College, and creating a culture within which great leaders will grow and flourish.

Penn State's Schreyer Honors College has received a $25 million gift commitment from its namesakes, William and Joan Schreyer, to support scholarships and other student and faculty programs. University President Graham B. Spanier made the announcement at today's Board of Trustees meeting (Nov. 17). The Schreyers endowed the college at its founding …